On July 25, 2025, the U.S. Department of State announced a significant policy change regarding nonimmigrant visa processing. This change will be felt worldwide as it impacts most visa applicants. Effective September 2, 2025, visa applicants will be required to attend in-person interviews at U.S. embassies and consulates, reversing the broad interview waiver policies introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The impetus for the change, according to the State Department, is a return to pre-pandemic norms and a desire to enhance national security and fraud prevention. With global operations stabilizing, the State Department is reasserting more rigorous screening procedures.
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